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SD58 NTJ

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,619 mi
Last recorded112,619 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 NTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 112,619 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2019 106,830 miles

Nearside Front day iamp inop

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 21 Sep 2018 106,866 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure mounting bracket broken. (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking Leak from Hydraulic spring. (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/17 97V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/17 97V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 101,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure above rear silencer

Pass 8 Nov 2016 90,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake calliper slightly tight

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight engine oil leak, probably from rear crankshaft seal

Fail 7 Nov 2016 90,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake calliper slightly tight

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight engine oil leak, probably from rear crankshaft seal

Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 70,189 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front seat belt slow to retracked

Pass 10 Nov 2014 70,189 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front seat belt slow to retracked

Fail 9 Nov 2013 57,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 57,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 38,892 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 30,967 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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SD58 NTJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,947 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD58 NTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SD58 NTJ registered?

SD58 NTJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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